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LET worldly minds this world pursue, It has no charms for me; I once admired its trifles too, But grace has set me free. |
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2 | Its pleasures now no longer please, No more content afford; Far from my heart be joys like these, Now I have seen the Lord. |
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3 | As by the light of opening day The stars are all concealed; So earthly pleasures fade away, When Jesus is revealed. |
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4 | Such things no more divide my choice, I bid them all depart; His name, and love, and gracious voice, Have gripped my roving heart. |
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5 | Now, Lord, I would be Thine alone, And wholly live to Thee; O grace! that Thou dost love and own A worthless worm like me! |
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6 | Yes! though of sinners I’m the worst, I cannot doubt Thy will, For if Thou hadst not loved me first, I would refuse Thee still. |
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John Newton, 1725-1807 |